NFL picks against the spread week 11: New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers ... - AL.com For your prime-time viewing pleasure, the NFL presents Tennessee at Jacksonville, with five wins and 13 losses between them. Really? Sure. Every team gets a chance to show off on Thursday night. And, believe it or not, both the Titans (2-7) and Jaguars (3-6) have some talent worth watching. For Tennessee, of … [Read more...]
What you need to know about the new NHL All-Star Tournament format
What you need to know about the new NHL All-Star Tournament format The NHL announced its new All-Star Game format Wednesday with a heavy emphasis on 3-on-3 play. The league’s skills competition will remain – a fan favorite every year – but in order to spice up the game itself, the NHL has created a different type game play style to breathe life into the mid-season contest with three … [Read more...]
Jake Arrieta’s son Cooper steals spotlight during Cy Young interview
Jake Arrieta's son Cooper steals spotlight during Cy Young interview Wednesday night was a big night for Chicago Cubs right-hander Jake Arrieta. With 17 first-place votes, the 29-year-old ace was announced as the National League's Cy Young award winner, defeating former winners Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke, both of the Los Angeles Dodgers. It's an accolade perhaps only Arrieta's friends … [Read more...]
76ers get technical foul for too many men, drop to 0-12 with loss to Pacers
76ers get technical foul for too many men, drop to 0-12 with loss to Pacers The Philadelphia 76ers entered Wednesday's action as the league's sole remaining winless team, at 0-11, and with the NBA's eighth-worst defense, allowing 104.2 points per 100 possessions. It's hard to blame them for trying something new to increase their chances of stopping the opposition; unfortunately, the rules … [Read more...]
MVP 2015: Sizing up the finalists for MLB’s top award
MVP 2015: Sizing up the finalists for MLB's top award On one side, there's the kid from whom we expected the world. On the other, a 29-year-old who was traded and had to switch positions before he came a star. On Thursday, though, they could both be MVPs. Bryce Harper and Josh Donaldson highlight this year's MLB Most Valuable Player races. They're the favorites in their leagues, with … [Read more...]
TCU WR Josh Doctson to miss rest of regular season with wrist injury
TCU WR Josh Doctson to miss rest of regular season with wrist injury The season of star TCU receiver Josh Doctson is over — for now. Coach Gary Patterson announced Wednesday that Doctson, who suffered an arm injury against Oklahoma State two weeks ago, will miss the final two games of the regular season against Oklahoma and Baylor. Doctson might be available for a bowl game. Patterson also … [Read more...]
NHL changes All-Star Game to 3-on-3 tourney
NHL changes All-Star Game to 3-on-3 tourney The NHL officially announced Wednesday that it is making significant changes to the format of the league's annual All-Star Game starting with this year's game on Jan. 31 in Nashville. The biggest difference is that the All-Star Game won't be a game at all. Instead it will be a three-game 3-on-3 tournament pitting the best players from each division … [Read more...]
Hard work and confidence lead Dallas Keuchel to unlikely Cy Young award
Hard work and confidence lead Dallas Keuchel to unlikely Cy Young award Houston Astros left-hander Dallas Keuchel wasn't yet a household name when manager A.J. Hinch named him the team's opening day starter. He's a household name though now, having earned the American League Cy Young award behind a brilliant 2015 season. It's an amazing journey that has led Keuchel to the award that … [Read more...]
The 10-man rotation, starring the failure to launch that cost Kevin McHale his job
The 10-man rotation, starring the failure to launch that cost Kevin McHale his job A look around the league and the Web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Prada's Pictures. Mike Prada goes to the videotape to make a compelling argument that a … [Read more...]
Offseason adventures: Hunter Pence is a wizard at Harry Potter World
Offseason adventures: Hunter Pence is a wizard at Harry Potter World The baseball season is over, and that makes us here at The Stew pretty sad. For players, though, it's the one time of year they can relax, go on vacation and do all the crazy stuff they can't do during the season. Some of those players decide to document their adventures, and we'll periodically check in to see how they are … [Read more...]